Area Rug | Maintenance

Smart, regular care and upkeep will keep your area rugs looking
great and your home looking as beautiful, stylish and unique as
ever. Check out the following advice and be a little
smarter about smart and stylish, colorful and captivating, area
rugs.

don’t avoid walking on your area rugs

you should vacuum or sweep your rug as you would wall-to-wall
carpeting

rotate your rug 180 degrees every few months, or every year,
depending on traffic patterns

all parts of the rug should be exposed to an equal amount of
traffic so that the pile wears evenly

a water spill should be dried immediately with a hairdryer
set on a warm temperature

have your rug washed by a professional every 2 to 5 years
depending on the amount of traffic on the rug

do not take your rug to general carpet-cleaning companies

consult with your retailer about the proper padding to be
placed under your rug

if the rug is to be stored for a long time in a place without
exposure to light or air, first vacuum or broom it

when considering repairing a rug, factor in the cost of
repair in comparison to the value of the rug

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